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Alan J. Pakula: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Alan Jay Pakula
Born April 7, 1928 • New York City • New York
Died November 19, 1998 (aged 70) • New York • (Anniversary in 6 days)
Notable Works “All the President’s Men” • “Klute” • “Presumed Innocent” • “Sophie’s Choice” • “Starting Over” • “The Devil’s Own” • “The Parallax View” • “The Pelican Brief” • “The Sterile Cuckoo”

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